Applications are now open (or opening soon) for the academic year 2027, and most universities open between March–April 2026.
Opening Dates | Closing Dates | Faculties
1. University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Opens: 1 April 2026
Closes: 31 October 2026
Faculties:
- Engineering & Built Environment
- Business & Economics
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Science
- Education
- Law
Requirements:
- NSC (Matric) with Bachelor’s pass
- APS score (varies per course)
- English and required subjects
2. University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Opens: March 2026
Closes:
- 30 June 2026 (Health Sciences & competitive courses)
- 30 September 2026 (Other programmes)
Faculties:
- Commerce
- Engineering & Built Environment
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Science
Requirements:
- High APS score
- Strong Maths & Science (for technical fields)
3. University of Cape Town (UCT)
Opens: 1 April 2026
Closes: 31 July 2026
Faculties:
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Science
Requirements:
- Very high APS score
- Strong academic results
4. University of Pretoria (UP)
Opens: 1 April 2026
Closes:
- 31 May 2026 (Veterinary Science)
- 30 June 2026 (Other programmes)
Faculties:
- Engineering
- Law
- Health Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Humanities
Requirements:
- NSC with Bachelor’s pass
- APS score (programme specific)
5. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Opens: April 2026
Closes:
- 31 July 2026 (Some faculties)
- 30 September 2026 (Others)
Faculties:
- Engineering
- ICT
- Business
- Arts & Design
- Science
Requirements:
- NSC
- Diploma/Bachelor pass
6. University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Opens: 1 May 2026
Closes: 30 September 2026
Faculties:
- Law
- Community & Health Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Education
- Arts
Requirements:
- NSC
- APS score depending on course
7. North-West University (NWU)
Opens: 1 June 2026
Closing Date: To be confirmed
Faculties:
- Economic & Management Sciences
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Education
Requirements:
- NSC
- APS score
8. Other Universities (Open April 2026 – Close Sept 2026)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- University of Limpopo (UL)
- University of Venda (UNIVEN)
- Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Central University of Technology (CUT)
- Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
- Rhodes University
- Sol Plaatje University
General Requirements for All Universities
- Certified copy of ID
- Grade 11 results if you are to complete Matric
- Matric certificate (if completed)
- Proof of payment
- Email and phone number
How to apply for University 2027 application
- Follow the application portal links below
- Check which Universities you want to apply for
- Submit your application as instructed
- APPLY HERE FOR WITS UNIVERSITY
- APPLY HERE FOR NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY
- APPLY HERE FOR UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
- APPLY HERE FOR UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
- APPLY HERE FOR UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE
- APPLY HERE FOR UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
- APPLY HERE FOR TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Important Notes:
- Medicine, Law and Engineering close very early (May–June)
- Apply to 3–5 universities to increase chances of placement
- Don’t wait until the Closing Date
Final Advice
- Apply now (April–June 2026) to secure your space for 2027.
